" I will cease to exist!” he cried, with a rather unbecoming squeak. I sighed. “No, you will merely transform to a different state of existence. As water freezes, or turns to vapor, or liquid, you will progress from this physical form into one that is more heavenly. An ethereal being, existing contentedly in the afterlife. "

― Bella Forrest , Finch Merlin and the Everlasting Vow (Harley Merlin, #15)